""That is a fair assumption [that Salah was disappointed not to start] and a normal reaction from a player that is good enough to play for us," Slot said. "And I say it mildly because he has been so outstanding for this club for so many years and will be for us in the future. Of course, a player is not happy he isn't playing. He was not the only one who wasn't happy he wasn't starting, I can tell you -- and that's normal.""
""You cannot be a player that's available every three days and play at those high standards if you go with your emotions, but Mo is so disciplined, knows what he has to do to stay fit. No matter if he plays well, doesn't play or if he doesn't play, he will always be that top professional and that is what he's been in the last few days.""
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool on Dec. 15 to join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from Dec. 21 to Jan. 18. He was an unused substitute as Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0, with goals from Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo ending a three-game losing run. That benching marked his first league appearance as a non-starter since April 2024. Manager Arne Slot described any disappointment as normal for a player of Salah's quality, and praised Salah's discipline, supportive behaviour toward teammates, and consistent professionalism in training and match preparations.
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